Worried about war and a French invasion; JH has been treating his cold with laudanum and mustard blisters.
Worried about war and a French invasion; JH has been treating his cold with laudanum and mustard blisters.
Son Willy is getting better but the doctor is coming to see him anyway; JH sympathizes with MH and daughter Caroline.
MH is suffering [teeth?] and is urged to come to London; a few items of news and household accounting.
Is explaining why JH will not be able to meet MH's train.
Clarifies family finances, including the sale of stock to pay living expenses.
Encloses item that is not to be distributed.
Explains in detail his photographic method for producing landscapes on paper.
Is giving WH advice about buying books to take to India. JH stresses the need for economy and discernment; urges WH to retain some interest in science, although WH will not be 'a scientific man.'
No summary available.
No summary available.